391 stories from blog.roundabouttheatre.org
Jim Dale's career as an actor grew out of his success as a music hall performer and musician. He put those music hall skills as a wit, singer, musician, and physical comedian to work in perf…
In Just Jim Dale, the British Music Hall is featured as both a family business (Jim Dale's grandmother ran a theatrical boarding house adjoining a local music hall) and as a major influence …
Roundabout mourns the loss of our dear friend, Eli Wallach, who passed away on June 24th at the age of 98. Eli was known to many for his huge breadth of film work, taking on character roles …
Roundabout works with the organization HandsOn produce a sign interpreted subscription series for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Tom Humphries, an attendee at one of the sign interpreted perf…
The end of World War I in 1918 brought radical change to a defeated, disillusioned Germany. The entire population had experienced hunger, death, and violence. In October of that year, as the…
On April 9, more than 625 students from seven high schools and five middle schools across all five boroughs of New York City attended the all-student matinee of Violet. For many students, Vi…
In the musical Violet, Violet begins her journey to Tulsa, Oklahoma to seek out a famous Preacher whom she hopes can heal her scarred face. Violet's ability to see a Preacher from Tulsa o…
We are pleased to announce that Tony Award winner Levi Kreis (Million Dollar Quartet) will join the company of Violet as "The Preacher," beginning performances Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Violet …
Cabaret has made an indelible impact on musical theatre and inspired some of the greatest theatrical artists of the last century to imprint the work with their unique style. The undeniable p…
Please join us for a post-show discussion on June 1 exploring the need for a wider societal definition of beauty. The event is complimentary for all ticketholders and the discussion wi…
Long Island native Jeanine Tesori's award-winning career as a composer came out of a dream discovered in adulthood. "I wasn't a theatre kid," she told TDF Stages in a 2013 interview. She ent…
Ted Sod, Education Dramaturg, talked to Mark York about his history with Jim Dale and his role in the creation of this production. Ted Sod:Â How did you get involved with the show Just Ji…
The organization myFace recently reached out to us to share a personal response to the musical Violet  by journalist and blogger Jeryl Brunner. myFace, was founded and continu…
It is my great pleasure to announce that the eighth season of Roundabout Underground will launch with Little Children Dream of God, written by Jeff Augustin and directed by Giovanna Sardelli…
The diverse musical landscape of the southern United States is a major influence on the score of Violet. Country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel music are all evident throughout the production…
Henry Haun recently published this article about Jim Dale in Playbill Magazine. They've been kind enough to let us reproduce it in full below: The autobiography arriving May 15…
In Violet, it's September 4, 1964 when Violet Karl boards a bus in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, bound for Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her journey will take her across the American South during the cult…
Richard Maltby, Jr. discussed his role in the creation of Just Jim Dale with Education Dramaturg, Ted Sod. Ted Sod: When were you bitten by the theatre bug?    Richard Maltby, J…
Never have I presented a more aptly-titled show than Just Jim Dale, beginning previews this week at the Laura Pels Theatre. Yes, it's just Jim up there on stage, alone but for a pianist a…
Education Dramaturg, Ted Sod, sat down with Jim Dale to talk about his career and the formation of his solo show. Ted Sod: You've been an actor, a singer, a songwriter and a comic for over 6…
It is my great pleasure to announce that we will be producing the musical On the Twentieth Century, with book and lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green, score by Cy Coleman, and directed…
In honor of the late Nicholas Martin and his accomplished stage career, we take a look back at his directorial work with us through the years. Martin's first production with Roundabout was a…
The musical Violet features a score of show-stopping anthems ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. Explore playlists from the cast and creative team that were influential in creatin…
Cabaret opened on Thursday, April 24 to rave reviews. Time Out Magazine By Adam Feldman "***** Willkommen Home. A Broadway jewel returns in all its glittering glory." "Originally stag…
Congratulations to all our nominees so far this awards season! Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations: Cabaret - playing through August 31 Outstanding Revival of a Musical Outstanding Actres…
